Electric buses are some of the stupidest fucking things you could possibly buy. Its the wrong tech for the wrong job in every way. I cant remember who but someone posted a very well researched rant on this exact thing but the short version is something like this. Long, pre-planned routes with constant stops is bad for battery life/usage. That is a VERY simplified version of the argument but it is fair. Archive: https://archive.today/fDjYk From the post: >>RTD directors for years have prioritized converting metro Denver’s aging fleet of 995 diesel-powered buses to cleaner, quieter battery-electric vehicles, in line with Colorado’s climate goals. But agency officials are buying new diesel buses instead — and planning to borrow $539 million for diesel bus purchases over the next five years, according to documents reviewed by The Denver Post. It marks a behind-the-scenes change of direction reflecting an increasingly complicated landscape for public transit. The Regional Transportation District has long been a leader, pioneering the introduction of modern buses intended to reduce pollution. The problem is that RTD’s current diesel buses “need to be replaced at the end of their useful life” and “this may or may not coincide with the availability of the charging facilities” and electric buses, RTD Chief Executive and General Manager Debra Johnson told the Post in an emailed response to questions. She did not consent to answer questions in person.